Obituary: Joseph W. Chambers

Dec. 25, 1936 - June 6, 2007

Dec. 25, 1936 - June 6, 2007

June 10, 2007

MISHAWAKA - Joseph W. Chambers, 70, of Mishawaka, passed away at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Joseph was born on December 25, 1936, in South Bend, IN. Joseph married Susan M. Connon on September 14, 1957. Susan survives along with daughter, Cindy Mannell, husband Jim, two sons, Jeremy and Eric, and one daughter, Amy of South Bend. Also daughter Tamara Jones, husband Rick and four sons, Gregory, Nicholas, Cody and Colton, one stepson Jesse, wife Janice, and step-great-granddaughter, Hailey of Sarasota, Florida. Also one son, Greg Chambers of Mishawaka. Joseph and Susan were fortunate to Â?winterÂ? in Bradenton, Florida, for 15 years. Joseph served 29 years in the Navy Reserves. Joseph retired at age 55 from Roadway Express. He was a lifelong Teamster Union member. Also a lifetime member of American Legion and a member of the Eagles and Moose Lodge of Elkhart. Visitation will be today, June 10, 2007, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. at the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Joseph was a dedicated Husband, Father and Grandfather who took great pride in providing well for his family. He will be missed.